adj Uncommon

licked

lihkt

Licked (adj) means having been touched by a tongue. Example: “The stamp was already licked and stuck to the desk.”

adj

Having been touched by a tongue.

"The stamp was already licked and stuck to the desk."

Thoroughly beaten or defeated.

"By the fourth quarter, the visiting team looked well and truly licked."

How to use licked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTouched by a tongue, or, informally, beaten badly in a contest.

more licked comparative, most licked superlative

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What does “licked” mean?

The word “licked” means having been touched by a tongue. In plain terms, touched by a tongue, or, informally, beaten badly in a contest.

How do you pronounce “licked”?

“Licked” is pronounced lihkt (/lɪkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “licked” in a sentence?

Here is “licked” used in a sentence: “The stamp was already licked and stuck to the desk.”

What part of speech is “licked”?

“Licked” is an adjective.

Is “licked” a common word?

“Licked” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “licked” have?

“Licked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having been touched by a tongue.